Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing

Summary

We are seeking a Product Engineering Specialist (Band 8) to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. This role is highly technical and focuses on bridging design and manufacturing to ensure smooth product introduction, robust design implementation, and failure prevention across the product lifecycle. The Product Engineering Specialist will own specific product components within larger customer programs, working closely with cross-functional teams and customers to drive technical excellence.

Detailed Description

• Own 1–2 product components (e.g., networking, compute, storage, or AI/ML modules) within customer programs.
• Qualify and implement new products, including processes, equipment, and materials.
• Lead and support DFX activities (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Reliability, Test).
• Conduct design risk assessments and implement design/manufacturing guidelines.
• Manage pilot builds and monitor technical performance during product development cycles.
• Participate in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for technical issues.
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain engineering, quality, NPI teams, and directly with customers.
• Document, track, and resolve failures throughout the product lifecycle.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity.
• Familiarity with electronic components and system-level design considerations.
• Experience with DFX methods (DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT) and risk assessment.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and collaboration with suppliers or manufacturing sites.
• Hands-on involvement in root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Proficiency with basic software tools (MS Office, statistical tools).
• Knowledge of CAD/EDA design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Cadence, Altium, NX) is a plus, not mandatory.
• Bilingual proficiency in both Thai and English (written and verbal) is required to effectively support local manufacturing operations and collaborate with our global teams.

Typical Experience

3 - 6 years of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing or a related field.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (EE).
Solid foundation in hardware design and PCBA design.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.